Criminal Justice: Reliable Government Sites

ATF is a unique law enforcement agency in the United State Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research and use of technology

Provides statistical information about the Federal Prison System, locations, inmate data and employment data

Provides research and reports about the Federal Prison System

Federal Probation Journal, published each June, September, and December, presents current thought, research, and practice in corrections, community supervision, and criminal justice. Published by United States Courts

The National Institute of Justice — the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice — is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels

is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems. Site includes policy analysis, news & publications, and educational links

This OJJDP-funded report presents data and research on juvenile offending and victimization and explores the juvenile justice system’s response. The report includes comprehensive information on juvenile population characteristics, juvenile victims, juvenile offenders, juvenile involvement with the system through law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and more

Homepage of DHS. Includes reports on performance and budget

The Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) is the nation's premier collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management

Provides up-to-date information on tobacco, alcohol, drug use, mental health, and other health-related issues in the United States.

Monitoring the Future studies the changes in the beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of young people in the United States.